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Old 05-02-2013, 10:03 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere View Post
Please explain.

I often shift right from 3rd to 6th when getting on the freeway and I wait for the revs to mach driveline speed before I put it in 6th. It's pretty much exactly the same as a 5th to 6th shift. Actually wouldn't this be less ware as I'm only using 4 gears (and shifts) over 6?
why rev match at all? why is this necessary? haven't done this in over 40 years,with the advent of "helical" cut gears,and synchos!.. as long as you are completely releasing the clutch when you shift,it's all that's required to shift into another gear!..
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